Browse property in Gordon

Overview

Gordon is a small historic town of 1,393 residents (2021 Census) nestled on the undulating foothills of the Paddock Creek valley. Since the 1990s it has attracted “tree‑change” families to its large semi‑rural blocks, quiet rural feel and soaring house‑and‑land values that placed it among the nation’s top five “Bulletproof” suburbs. Main Street (Old Melbourne Road) offers a hotel with accommodation, a general store, licensed café, pharmacy, gift and hat shops, a post office, and heritage buildings such as St Patrick’s Church repurposed for residence. The community is served by a government and a Catholic primary school, a police station, a community hall, and a range of tourist‑oriented ventures, while the nearby park and creek provide walking and jogging paths, and the Gordon Football and Netball Club hosts local sport and an upcoming new sporting complex.

The town is automobile‑dependent, with the Western Highway skirting Gordon and linking directly to Melbourne and Ballarat, while the Old Melbourne Road and Gordon‑Edgerton Road give alternative routes to Ballan and Mount Egerton. Public transport consists of a twice‑daily bus to Ballarat and Ballan, plus additional services throughout the day, and a $10‑AUD taxi ride (about five minutes) to the nearest rail station at Ballan. Internet is delivered via an ADSL2+ Telstra exchange and NBN wireless from nearby towers, ensuring modern connectivity for residents enjoying a blend of country lifestyle and easy access to regional centres.